Psychosocial Characteristics of Cancer Patients Who Choose Laetrile Therapy
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TL;DR
A survey of physicians revealed that they have a general skepticism toward Laetrile and a tendency to perceive patients who take LaetRIle as more depressed and anxious than patients who undertake more conventional treatments.
Abstract
Two studies were undertaken to explore the attitudes of Laetrile patients and their physicians. Twelve patients who elected to receive Laetrile were matched and contrasted with 12 patients who agreed to undertake Phase II treatments. The results suggested that the Laetrile patients were more skeptical and alienated from the medical establishment than were the Phase II patients. A survey of physicians revealed that they have a general skepticism toward Laetrile and a tendency to perceive patients who take Laetrile as more depressed and anxious than patients who undertake more conventional treatments.